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Join the Culinary Historians of Southern California for a special lecture about "Culinary Hyperlocalism Along the Pacific Rim."

Fun reading practice for grade school children.

Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may also work…

Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers for safety. Recommended for ages 5+.To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents. No reservations or appointments are required but…

Join our Children's librarian for a fun, interactive, educational storytime designed for children with autism and/or sensory processing challenges.

Join us for an engaging introduction to Tarot, where you'll learn the basics of reading tarot cards and exploring their meanings.

Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and architecture of L.A.'s landmark downtown library.Meet your docent in the Main Lobby in front of the Library Store.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina.

Join us to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Sage. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents. No reservations or appointments are required but…

Looking to discover something new? Join our monthly book club where the librarian picks the book and every month brings a different reading adventure.

Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we use our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity not only to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé, and weave, but also to build a community of Mar Vista residents who share a passion for yarn.

We will be discussing "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean to celebrate Central Library's 100th anniversary. Books are available to check out at the Circulation Desk.

This interactive workshop guides students in discovering and articulating their authentic personal narratives by transforming everyday life experiences and overcome challenges into standout application essays.

Study for your graduate school entrance exams! Connect with others or study solo. This program is for informal study and is not a formal tutoring session. Reference copies of the latest GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and TEAS are available for in-house use.

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

STAR Volunteers read and tell stories with children at the library.

Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you! Learners will also have the opportunity to practice speaking English with the instructors and their peers. For more information, please call 213-228…

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer use. No…

Join us for National Video Game Day with a Mario Kart tournament, Tetris contest, arts and crafts, and more! The tournament is open to kids ages 8-12, with a maximum of 16 participants.

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents. No reservations or appointments; it is on a first…

Participants of all ages are invited to a family drum circle led by instructors from Drum for Your Life. This event is limited to 20 participants.

BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Sometimes, kids find it intimidating to read in front of…